182 - Back home in the 'Shire'

[Rich]

Grabbed a few pics of the car on the way back from the Mids meet earlier when I took the alternative scenic route back home to Gloucestershire.

http://www.richtreen.co.uk/events/cs_mids_june/

 

[172.com]

Your tyres are dirty... poor show!

I expect better from you.

 

[Rich]

... and dead flys all on the front. It has been used today

 

[172.com]

Yeah, mine got washed today then I went on a scenic tour of West Yorkshire. Front end has claimed many lives.

 

[Jay Payne]

Where was the midlands meet Rich? Do you go to the mids and south west ones being in Gloucestershire?

 

[RichMcc]

Average

 

[Rich]

Where was the midlands meet Rich? Do you go to the mids and south west ones being in Gloucestershire?

The meet today was in Wolverhampton - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=230026 some pics here http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=232703

I don't really go to many South West Meets - but according to the area map would be my local group. Also afaik there has not been one in Glos yet, most are in Bristol and Somerset downwards. Though occassionaly there are some Swindon meets arranged by the members themselves rather than the reps which have been good in the past.

I mainly go up the the Midlands ones if I can which are around the Birmingham area. There is also a South Mids area which covers the area South of Brum down to Worcester etc which I attend the meets for, there should be a p/shoot and Curry in Malvern in the next few weeks.

 

[S22 JGS]

u mean you actually drove it?

 

[Rich]

u mean you actually drove it?

Yeap 160 odd miles today, first time in over a month though! :clown:

 

[Jay Payne]

Where in the 'shire do u reside?

 

[Rich]

Tewkesbury, but spend more time in Cheltenham due to work.

 

[Jay Payne]

Im in Tewkesbury too!

 

[Rich]

Will keep a eye out for you, not seen a Flame Red about - but I am very rarely over here other than to sleep!

 

[Jay Payne]

Will keep a eye out for you, not seen a Flame Red about - but I am very rarely over here other than to sleep!

Mine probably goes out as often as yours, LOl. Got a van for work. Its off the road at the mo waiting for exhaust. Only had it for few months. been in cheltenham lots in it, my gf used to live in pittville untill last week (now she lives with me)

I see loads of RS clio around cheltenham, no stickers tho

 

[Rich]

Agreed on the Cheltenham thing spot loads but no one on here.

There is a Monaco Blue 172, a Silver MK1 V6 and a Mondial Blue 172 around Tewkesbury alot but they are not members on here.

 

[Jay Payne]

Natton garage near ashchurch used to have (or may still have) a yellow 'v'. There an inferno 182 outside la fitness sometimes, and a monaco with GDI stickers ive seen alot. The only ones i see in Tewkesbury are chav'ed up

 

[Rich]

He still has the Vee, though last I heard he had left the hadbrake off and it rolled into something and needed paint.

 

[Jay Payne]

oops, ive not been there for ages so didnt know if he still had it. Where did u take the pics?

 

[Rich]

Not 100% sure on the location, it is Bredon Hill in the background, road the pics where taken on was of the Eckington to Bredon road.

 

[Jay Payne]

I know where you mean B4080 iirc. Me and steve took some pics in the picnic site next to the river by the little bridge just north of eckington

 

[Clio-Privilege]

nice car ,wheres frodo?

 

[JR]

great pic, reminds me of the pic you took when it was still on the 05, stunning work as always even if it did get a bit dirty

 

[fUbAr]

very nice, however i think your camera makes the car look better than it actually is

 

[Rich]

very nice, however i think your camera makes the car look better than it actually is

Touche - Busted

I know where you mean B4080 iirc. Me and steve took some pics in the picnic site next to the river by the little bridge just north of eckington

Noticed that but it was full of people yesterday evening.

 

[Gaz_]

Your car makes me jealous Mine is getting there (B/G also) still slight swirling though in direct sun. I think its had 18 months of machine washes

I need a pc!!!

Looking good!

 

[Rich]

Cheers Gaz. First time I had seen mine in the sun for a while, just about to get the PC out now on mine it has not been polished since last August.

 

[Gaz_]

I take it a pc will take out all the heartache i'm having with mine at the mo? It looks good when the sun goes in.....LOL As soon as the sun comes out, or if its parked under street lighting you can still see some swirling..... (Not too bad ind) How much would a PC and a full compliment of polish/waxes set me back? (already have 110v transformer and lead) I was thinking around £200 ish?!

 

[Rich]

If you already have the transformer, pads, pilshes and machine should be around £150 - £200.

Managed to polish most of mine today, rest can wait till next weekend.

 

[Ady182]

Wow some dirt on your car, Shocking!!!! Still looks great though love the black/gold

 

[Alan]

Best colour...

You are a deviant tho Richard...i cant even wash mine today as its chucking it down...makes me feel bad..

 

[Rich]

Best colour...

You are a deviant tho Richard...i cant even wash mine today as its chucking it down...makes me feel bad..

Come an stay with me

Washed mine last night thinking it would be raining today and woke up to loads of sun - ended up getting most of the Pre FCS polishing done.

Just to upset you more

Menzerna Final Finish PO16FF - SFX White, Menzerna Final Finish PO8RD -SFX Blue, Clearkote VM - LC Black, followed Swissvax Cleaner fluid by hand and then Swissvax Onyx on the Rear Quarters, Doors and Wings. The same but with Menzerna Final Polish PO85U first on the bonnet.

Just the roof, tailgate, valences and lower half to do now lol

 

[Mikey]

doesnt look as clean as usual rich?? something wrong with you?? lol



lol jokes aside mate, nice pics fella.

 

[Rich]

doesnt look as clean as usual rich?? something wrong with you?? lol



lol jokes aside mate, nice pics fella.

I never take pics when it has been driven normally - let alone after 160 odd miles!

 

[Mikey]

lol like i say mate, if mine still looked like that after 160 miles id be chuffed to bits, mine doesnt look that clean after 10 miles sometimes!! what tyre shine do you use, mine would wear off after that many miles.

 

[Rich]

Blackfire Long Lasting Tyre Gel seems to last well, but in all honesty was applied about two weeks ago and then the car not driven so it had a chance to cure on really well before I used the car yesterday which may help.

 

[Alan]

PM your address n i'll do a route plan...lol

 

[TomTom]

Car looks as clean as ever Rich. Did you stop every 20 miles to wipe the bugs off?

 

[Rich]

Car looks as clean as ever Rich. Did you stop every 20 miles to wipe the bugs off?

There all over the front which is bad for me!

PM your address n i'll do a route plan...lol

Why PM or do you want me all to yourself?

The Love Cottage
Alan's Warm Lane
Gloucestershire
GL 53X X

AA says 300 miles asnd 6 hours from you but it will be worth it...

 

[Dubai182]

Do I spot seat covers? lol. Rich, I'm shocked that you actually drove it!

 

[172.com]

Best colour...

You are a deviant tho Richard...i cant even wash mine today as its chucking it down...makes me feel bad..

Blimey. 22 Degrees here, haven't bothered to get dressed lol.